Category: Front Page
SMART-TD Mourns the Loss of Sister Tanya Perry
Local 1565 is deeply saddened to announce the tragic loss of Sister Tanya Perry, a beloved Metro bus operator who was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver while on duty in Los Angeles. Read on to see how her union family, community, and loved ones are honoring her memory and seeking justice in the wake of this heartbreaking loss.
SMART Canada applauds Federal Budget 2025 for major investments in infrastructure and union training programs
SMART Canada welcomes the Government of Canada’s 2025 Federal Budget, which makes historic investments in infrastructure and skilled trades training, bringing major wins for the unionized construction industry across the country.
Call to Action in Mass.: Transit Safety Legislation Up for Final Vote
The Massachusetts State Senate is holding an important vote tomorrow (Thursday, November 6, around 11:00 am) to solidify stronger safety protections for transit workers. All available members are asked to attend and show their support. Read on to learn more about the legislation and why this vote is critical.
New Jersey’s “Vote Labor” Push led by SMART-TD’s Ron Sabol
IBEW Local 269’s hall in Trenton, New Jersey, was a hive of activity on Election Day as more than 500 union members, led by SMART-TD's Ron Sabol, worked in shifts to canvass neighborhoods, drive voters to the polls, and make calls to build support for pro-union candidates at every level of government. Read on to learn more about their effort and how you can help build our future.
Better Short-Term Disability Benefits Coming in 2026
Both rail and bus members who are enrolled in SMART-TD's Voluntary Short-Term Disability Plan (VSTD) will keep more of their hard-earned money in their pockets in 2026. Read on for details.
Leaders train to negotiate strong contracts in revised Collective Bargaining class
Bargaining collectively is one of the pillars of our union — the reason SMART members win stellar pay, family-supporting benefits and protections on the job. That’s why local leaders attended the SMART Education Department’s newly revised Collective Bargaining class from October 20 – 24 in Houston, Texas.
2025 Tentative Agreement Reached Between SMART-TD and Union Pacific
SMART-TD has reached a Tentative Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad that mirrors the national pattern agreement while also securing major new protections for members who were wrongfully terminated and expanding key benefits like meal allowances. Read on to see how this agreement ends a decades-long battle over “outside earnings” deductions and delivers long-overdue fairness and financial relief for UP employees.
Stand with Sister Nydia Sandoval on Monday!
After Sister Nydia Sandoval (Local 1785) was brutally attacked on the job on October 19, her assailant is scheduled to make a court appearance Monday morning. SMART-TD is asking our members in the Santa Monica and surrounding areas to attend the hearing in solidarity with our union sister and transit professionals nationwide. Read on to learn how you can show your support.